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Mahabharata-inspired literature

Since the time my best friend, also my room mate in college, narrated the original 'Yajnaseni' by Pratibha Ray(in Oriya) to me (much before I read the translation), I have been fascinated with Mahabharata. This beautifully written book from Draupadi's perspective, made me curious about finding out other Mahabharata-inspired literature. And honestly, every time I read a different version, I discover something new.

I have tried to put together a list of Mahabharata-inspired literature, but, of course, it is far from exhaustive. Please feel free to drop in names of books which I should add here.

I think the book called 'Second Turn' is the same as the one you mentioned. Because it was also written originally in Malayalam by MT Vasudevan. And I searched for it far and wide, got it a few years back. It was good. I have read the English version.

Great Post, will revisit this list again and again.I am currently reading P.K.Balakrishnan's 'And Now Let me sleep' - which is an English translation of malayalam classic novel 'Ini Njan Orangatte'.Very interesting read and almost poetic read so far.

Add this book also in the list. Its kind of orthodox killing the monotony of writing books from protagonist perspective. "Asura Tales Of The Vanquished: The Story Of Ravana And His People" by Anand Neelakantan.

I too felt like compiling a similar list a year ago and completed just recently. Since there is no dearth of title available for this grand epic, readers are often baffled with umpteen choices they have before them. Hence, I appreciate any list like such. Being a Mahabharat lover, I presume you'll like this too (all given with mini reviews):

I just discovered your list today. I don't know why I did not see this earlier but liked your list. I have been planning to rework on this page for sometime. I have read quite a few of them but it never feels repetitive.

I think the Mahabharata by Bibek Debroy is not under the category of Mahabharata inspired literature. It is a translation of BORI Sanskrit Critical Edition. The only Translation of Critical edition available now.